From festive songfests and holiday gatherings to an Irish music concert and a community Christmas party, sisters, employees, and friends came together in joyful celebration. Discover the heartwarming traditions and events that made this season special at Mount St. Scholastica.
Sister Mary Teresa Morris, a dedicated nurse and educator, left a lasting legacy in healthcare and education. To honor her, the Sister Mary Teresa Morris Nursing Scholarship was established at Donnelly College. This endowment supports first-generation nursing students, empowering them to become compassionate healthcare professionals in her spirit of service.
We joyfully welcome Sister Helga Leija into the Benedictine Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica! This marks a beautiful milestone as Sister Helga transitions her vows from an apostolic to a monastic life, embracing the rich tradition of prayer, work, and…
Benedictine College students have been actively involved with the Mount during the 2024-2025 school year through nursing clinicals, volunteer projects, the Prayer Partner Program, and Mass Communications service learning. These collaborations include assisting with daily needs, organizing events, and promoting spiritual and environmental initiatives at Mount St. Scholastica.
Tonight’s Gospel is very short, but it is filled with good news. “Truly I tell you, at the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on his glorious throne, you who have followed me will also sit on…
At mountosb.org, you’ll find it’s easy to submit a prayer request, sign up for a retreat at Sophia Spirituality Center, explore religious life in our community, view sisters’ obituaries, learn about our oblate program, keep up on news about our…
On October 25, 2024, Keeler Women's Center (KWC) received the Mark Dupree/Mayor Tyrone Garner Dedicated Service Award from Friends of Yates. The award recognizes KWC's ongoing support for domestic violence survivors and their children through support groups, financial assistance, hygiene products, and book donations.
Elizabeth Garcia Aguilar found a supportive community at Keeler Women's Center (KWC) after moving to Kansas City in 2021. Through her involvement in various programs, she gained confidence, learned English, and later secured a full-time position as a nutrition assistant. Elizabeth's leadership was recognized with a Certificate of Recognition in 2024.
Sister Grace Malaney embraces her hobby advice with enthusiasm, taking up sudoku, piano, and poetry. Inspired by her childhood love of poetry and a comment from Sister Susan Barber, she now writes hundreds of poems, drawing inspiration from psalms and her experiences. Her work is compiled in her book, Passing Through.
Sister Judith Sutera, OSB, delivered the 25th Mary L. Fellin Lecture at Benedictine College, exploring Benedictine values of prayer, hospitality, and humility. She emphasized the timeless wisdom of monastic life and urged listeners to discern God’s voice, embrace community, and take small, faithful steps toward the future.